Funeral Plans Delayed as Medical Examiner Probes Chapin Case
Falls Village Connecticut February 21 The burial permit for Mrs William H Chapin remains withheld as Medical Examiner Skiff extends the inquiry into the Chapin Mead deaths He has learned new details and will investigate villagers reports The Chapin funeral is set for tomorrow at 2 or 3 PM and Mead's service is planned for Tuesday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falls Village
Conn
William H. Chapin
Charles F. Mead
Along the Water Front Afloat with Vessels and Voyage Tales
The harbor yesterday saw arrivals and departures of diverse ships. The British schooner Athlete from Porto Rico beat Nova Scotia schooner Mystery by eight days on the passage, while Schooner Harriet C Kerlin from Philadelphia brought molasses from New Orleans, its first such consignment in years. Captain Williams reports a stormy voyage for the British Crown from London, with the fiercest craft angered near 48N 54W, as sea foamed over the ship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porto Rico
Ponce
Nova Scotia
Harriet C. Kerlin
Philadelphia
New Orleans
Williams
Johnston Line
British Crown
London
Ship's book lost on Commercial Street by Constitution wharf
Lost ship's account book from a British vessel Constance. The finder will receive a suitable reward upon returning the book to Captain Keay at Constitution wharf, between State Street and Constitution wharf on Commercial Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Street
State Street
Constitution Wharf
Keay
Constance
Snowshoe Club from Boston Arrives for Week in Woodstock
Sixty members of the Appalachian Snowshoe Club arrived in Woodstock Vermont from Boston for a week long stay. They made trips to several points and plan an ascent of Killington tomorrow, one of the Green Mountains highest peaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodstock
Appalachian Snowshoe Club
Boston
Killington
Green Mountain
Gilchrist & Co Great Sale Opens Tuesday at 8:30 AM
Gilchrist & Co at 5 to 11 Winter Street launches a major sale with deep cuts across ladies cloaks gowns corsets and small wares. Expected crowds and limited time offer boosts early arrival as prices range from 5 to 59 cents on select items with many items well below typical retail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilchrist & Co
Winter Street
Hamburg
The
Post
Oldest Free Mason John Sargent Buried in Amesbury
The funeral of John Kelley Sargent oldest Free Mason in the United States and noted Abolitionist was held at his Merrimac home. Rev. G L Todd led a simple service attended by prominent Masons from Haverhill Merrimac and Amesbury due to recent family deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amesbury
Mass
John Kelley Sargent
United States
Merrimac
G. L. Todd
Haverhill
Reverend Taylor Resigns Canton Congregational Post
The Rev. Mark B. Taylor of the Canton Congregational Church read his resignation after twelve years as pastor. He said he accepted a unanimous call to lead Park Congregational Church in Brooklyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Mark B. Taylor
Congregational Church
the Park
Brooklyn
Dudley Street Pastor Urges Reform to Tackle City Crime
The Reverend A S Gumbart urged radical reform in Boston condemning crime and vice. He called for a thorough police overhaul or new organization, press involvement to expose corruptions within thirty days, and church action in a crusade against immorality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. Gumbart
D. D
Dudley Street Baptist Church
Satan
Church of Jesus Christ
Washington's Birthday Service Highlights Patriot Message
The Rev. E J V Huiginn of St. Peter's Beverly led a Washington's Birthday anniversary at the Young Men's Christian Union with a patriotic address on Washington. A quartet from Everett Church performed. Huiginn urged citizens to serve country, uphold rights, respect law, and place national honor over personal gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. V. Huiginn
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
Beverly
Mass
Washington
Young Men’s Christian Union
Everett Church
Hayden
Poker game raided at South End house
Liquor squad raided the home of Charles Sinclair at 2 Lovering Place South End yesterday morning about 2 o'clock and interrupted a quiet game. They arrested Sinclair Frank Hayes William Hanlon and Thomas Jones. Some men were bailed out yesterday by friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Sinclair
Lovering Place
South End
Sinclair
Frank Hayes
Emerald Street
William Hanlon
Middlesex Street
Thomas Jones
Castle Street
Shipping News Mini Almanac for February 22
Shipping notices list arrivals and sailings with details on ships such as Galileo Worth and British Crown Williams, clearest dates from January to February. The column records weather notes, tides, and cargo movements including molasses lumber and passengers across multiple ports including London Yarmouth Philadelphia New Orleans and Portland.
American Claims Murder in Cuban Prison Sparks U S Tension
Washington reports say Dr. Ricardo Ruiz an American dentist was murdered in Guanabacoa by Spanish officials. Consul General Lee demanded investigation and exhumation. Olney and President Cleveland consider strong action. A warship request is mentioned to ensure U S demands are respected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cuba
Ricardo Ruiz
Guanabacoa
Lee
Ruiz
Olney
Cleveland
State Department
Rockhill
White House
Ladies Compound Regulating Tablets Advertise Relief
The Parisian Remedy Company offers LADIES Compound Regulating Tablets claimed to relieve suppression quickly by mail or in person at 224 Tremont Street, Boston. They promise instant relief with $2, while a failure to relieve carries a $100 guarantee. address Mrs Stanley Boston Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peabody Medical Institute
Bulfinch Street
Revere House
Boston
Harvard Medical College
Parisian Remey CO
Tremont St
Stanley
Mass
Insolvency Notice for George E. Marsters of Boston
Commonwealth of Massachusetts issues a messenger notice in insolvency against George E. Marsters a grocer of Boston Suffolk County declaring all payments and transfers forbidden A creditors meeting to prove debts and appoint assignees will be held March 5 1897 at 2 PM at the Court House Pemberton Square Boston Deputy Sheriff Jeremiah G Fennessey serving the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Suffolk
Boston
George E. Marsters
Court House
Pemberton Square
Jeremiah G. Fennessey
Essenger
Harvard student groups elect new officers as term begins
Examinations end and new term starts at Harvard with student societies electing officers. The Lampoon taps T M Hastings and editors from Philadelphia and Boston. Crimson selects William Otis as president and Gilder as editor. The Advocate and Institute of 1770 appoint leaders. Signet names Hastings and other members. Harvard Forum elects F R Steward president.
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Harvard
the Lampoon
T. M. Hastings
Philadelphia
William K. Otis
Chicago
CG. Eldridge Morgan
W. M. Scudder
R. Dek. Gilder
New York
P. G. Carleton
Lawrence
Yale
G. D. Marvin
The
Advocate
R. P. Utter
Salt Lake City
G. H. Scull
Boston
John A. Macy
Cambridge
Institute of 1770
E. B. Stanwood
Manchester
S. P. Shaw
Lenox
L. T. Baker
C. N. Talbot
J. E B. Rousmaniere
Brookline
V. Spencer
R. J. Dunham
C. D. Huntington
Hanover
N. H
H. Bigelow
R. B. Baker
Waltham
D. Fales
H. Foster
C. Grilli
S. Robinson
G. B. Haskell
C. B. Wood
D. W. A. Armistead
Signet
J. BE. N. Shaw
Mattapoisett
A. S. Walker
B. H. Hayes
Jamaica Plain
G. von Utassy
Germantown
Penn
Greenough
Cleveland
C. C. Payson
C. Grill
Davenport
Iowa
R. T. Fisher
Pittsfield
Mass
Harvard Forum
F. R. Steward
Law
Fort Missoula
Mon
A. W. Blakemore
Newton
F. K. Kernan
Brooklyn
N. Y
Steward
Insolvency Court Seeks discharge for George W Goodey
Suffolk court cites all interested in George W Goodey of Boston to appear February 26 1897 at ten in the morning to show cause why discharge should not be granted. Publication in the Boston Post for three weeks and mailing notices to known creditors required. Witness John W McKim judge. Elijah George register.
Insolvency Notices For Sullivan and Thurwanger in Boston
Middlesex notice lists James H Sullivan surviving partner of Murphy and Sullivan insolvent, third creditors meeting February 25 1897 at Cambridge Court of Insolvency. Suffolk notice announces Pierre c t Thurwanger insolvency, second creditors meeting April 2 1897 at Boston Court of Insolvency. Assignees John E Abbott and Albert P Worthen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex
James H. Sullivan
Boston
Murphy & Sullivan
Newton
Cambridge
John E. Abbott
Suffolk
Pierre c. T. Thurwanger
Albert P. Worthen
School St
Divorce Petition for Elizabeth Hubert against Harry L Hubert
Elizabeth Hubert of Reading seeks a divorce from Harry L Hubert for living apart since October 1891 and habitual intoxication. The petition, dated March 24, 1896, requests decrees and related orders as required by law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Middlesex
Elizabeth Hubert
Reading
Harry Ubert
Artford
Beatrice
Boston
Harry L. Hubert
Harry LI. Hubert
Eva Biot Hubert
Massachusetts Court Libel Notice For April Appearance
Middlesex Court orders libellant to notify libellee to appear in Cambridge on the first Monday of April. Publication of the libel and order in the Boston Post for three weeks, weekly, with a registered copy sent to libellee’s residence before the final appearance. Attested by Clerk Thro C Hurd.
Merrymakers to stage Three Little Kittens operetta
The Merrymakers Dramatic Club, formed by children near Dorothea Dix House and guided by resident ladies, performs its fourth annual show for Dorothea Dix House on Saturday February 27 at 11 am and 3 pm in Parker Memorial Hall. The group is assisted by its own orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrymakers’ Dramatic Club
Dorothea Dix House
Parker Memorial Hall
Whitney Seeks Divorce for Desertion in Middlesex Court
Arthur S. Whitney of Stow asks the Superior Court for a divorce from Alice A. Whitney of unknown parts, alleging marriage in 1877 and willful desertion at West Acton in March 1886. Two children, Ellen Gray Whitney born 1879 and Augusta Alice Whitney born 1881, are living, with custody sought for Whitney. Dated January 22, 1897.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex
Ibels
Arthur
Whitney
Stow
Alice A. McIntire
Still River
Alice A. Whitney
West Acton
A. D
Ellen Gray Whitney
Augusta Alice Whitney
Arthur S. Whitney
Beauty creams advertised for home use in Boston
An advertisement touts J. H. Woodbury's static electricity products and a facial cream and soap set with a ten cent sample. It promotes a battery for home use and a beauty book from His Winter street location in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Woodbury
Winter St
Boston
Middlesex Concerns in Confinement Libel Case
The court orders the libellant to notify the libellee to appear at Cambridge on the first Monday of April next. An attested copy of the libel and order must be published in the Boston Post weekly for three weeks, with the last publication at least fourteen days before the day. A copy must also be sent by registered letter to the libellee’s last known residence to show cause why the prayer in the libel should not be granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Middlesex
Se Court
Cambridge
Boston Post
Boston
Suffolk
C. Hurd
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Middlesex m
Theo. C
Hurd
Dissolution of Hart Ford & Etchowl Copartnership
Notice that the firm Hart Ford and Etchowl dissolves by mutual consent. Emma A Hartford will continue the business at 18 Os Men Lane Boston Mass, paying all bills and collecting amounts due. Lillian A Crowl and Emma A Hartford are named partners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford & Etchowl
Os Men Lace
Boston
Mass
Emma Aa
Lillian A. Crowl
Emma A. Hartford
Libel Notice Issued By Suffolk Superior Court
In Boston on February 17 1897 the Suffolk Superior Court orders Libellant to publish an attested copy of libel and order in the Boston Post for three weeks and mail or serve a copy fourteen days before the first Monday of April for the Libellee Frank J Pilling to answer and show cause why the libel should not be granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Superior Court
Suffolk
Boston
Emma F. Pilling
Frank J. Pilling
St. Paul
Minnesota
Chinnati
Ohio
Commonwealth
Florence Vivian
Emma F. Stokes
A. D
Will probate notice for Seth Saltmarsh estate
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex Probate Court cites heirs and interested parties in the estate of Seth Saltmarsh late of Lexington to appear February 23 1897 in Cambridge. Charles H Saltmarsh seeks letters testamentary no surety bond. Public notice to run three weeks in the Boston Post and be delivered to known parties seven days before court.
Probate Court Citation for Robert Kirkland Estate
Suffolk probate court requires heirs and interested parties to appear March 4 1897 at ten in the forenoon regarding Jane Kirkland petition for letters testamentary without bond. Public notice must be given weekly for three weeks in the Boston Post and copies sent to known heirs seven days prior to court. John W. Kim Esquire signs as judge. Elijah George registers.
Probate citation for Harriet D. L. Brooks estate in Cambridge
The Probate Court in Cambridge Middlesex issues a citation regarding the last will of Harriet D. L. Brooks. Henry Brooks and William F. Newell seek letters testamentary without bond and must publish weekly notices in the Boston Post for three weeks and mail notices to all known heirs seven days before the hearing.
Probate Notice in Estate of John D. McCarthy
In the estate of John D. McCarthy late of Malden in Middlesex County a petition for probate has been presented by Charles McCarthy who seeks letters testamentary to the executor named. A probate court in Cambridge will hear the matter February 23 1897 at nine o clock to show cause why letters should not be granted. Public notice is ordered by weekly publication in the Boston Post for three weeks and by mailing or delivery to known heirs at least seven days before court. Witness Charles J MelIntire judge and H Folsom register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
COMMONWEALTH _OF MASSACHUSETTS
Suffolk
Court of Solvency
George W. Goodey
Boston
Boston Post
John W. McKim
Esquire
Elijah George
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Middlesex
Seth Saltmarsh
Lexington
Charles H. Saltmarsh
Cambridge
Charles J. McIntire
S. H. Folsom
Register
Robert Kirkland
Jane Kirkland
John W. M Kim. Esquire
Harriet D. L. Brooks
Henry Brooks
William F. Newell
Eaquire
John D. McCarthy
Malden
Charles Vy. McCarthy
Charles J. MelIntire
H. Folsom
John L. Noyes
Chelsea
Henry G. Abbott
Thomas Keyes
Catherine Keyes
Elis George
Lydia E. Kidney
Ella L. Worcester
Eliza A. Kelsey
North Yarmouth
Maine
Byron D. Verri
Cumberland
Home Savings Bank of Boston
Boston Five Cents Savings Bank
Boston & Lowell Railroad Company
Boston & Maine Railroad Company
John W. McKinn
Probate hearing for John L. Noyes estate in Chelsea
The estate of John L. Noyes of Chelsea faces probate. Henry G. Abbott petitions for letters testamentary without bond. Citations require appearance at Boston Probate Court on February 25, 1897 at 10 a.m. to show cause why the will should not be admitted and letters issued.
Citation for Administration of Mary O Leary Estate in Boston
Probate Court in Suffolk County issues citation against heirs creditors and interested parties for the estate of Mary O Leary who died intestate in Boston seeking letters of administration to Josiah S Dean public administrator. Court to meet March 4 1897 at 10 o clock to show cause why letters should not be granted. Publication in Boston Post for three weeks. Witness Judge John W McKim February 17 1897. Elijah George Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Suffolk
Mary O'Leary
Boston
Commonwealth
Josiah S. Dean
Boston Post
John W. McKim
Esquire
Elijah George
Register
Probate Notice for Fanny L Stanton Estate in Suffolk
Probate court to hear petition for letters of administration of Fanny L Stanton deceased of Rye New Hampshire. Mary L Barrett of Rye seeks grant without bond surety. Citation to appear February 25 1897 at Boston Probate Court. Public notice to be published weekly for three weeks in the Boston Post. Witness Judge John W McKim February 8 1897.
Probate Citation in Fannie Plaisted Estate
Suffolk probate court requires all interested in the estate of Fannie Plaisted of Boston to appear. John T. Wheelwright trustee under the will presents his first account for GHORGI I. PLAISTED. Citations must be served by delivery, publication for three weeks, mailing seven days before court, with last publication the day before the hearing. Witness Judge John W. McKim dated January 18 1897. Elijah George Register.
Estate Petition Seeks Administration For Lydia E Kidney
Law notice calls all next of kin creditors and interested parties to appear as a petition seeks letters of administration on Lydia E Kidney late of Malden deceased to Ella L Worcester of Cambridge without bond surety before Judge Charles J Mc Intire on February 10 18.
Probate court to hear claim on Eliza A. Kelsey estate
Byron D. Verri, administrator, seeks license to receive or sell deposits in local banks and shares in Boston and Maine lines. Citation issued for February 25 1897 at Boston Probate Court. Publication required weekly for three weeks in the Boston Post.
Probate Court Cites Trustees For First Account
Suffolk probate court issues citation to John T. Wheelwright trustee under a will to render the first account for Roscoe M. Plais Ted. The summons set for February 25, 1897, before Psquire, Judge of the court.
Notice of Administrator for OTIS MARSHALL estate
The subscriber Thomas L. Jenks is appointed administrator of the estate of OTIS MARSHALL also known as HENRY G OTIS late of Boston Suffolk County deceased in estate. He has given bond as required. All claimants must exhibit their demands and all debtors must pay to the administrator at 57 Court Street Boston on February 11 1897.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis Marshall
Henry G. Otis
Boston
Suffolk
Thomas L. Jenks
Admr
Court Street
Mary Sco
Nam Avenue
Ibridgeport
Mass
Hanora McAvena
Patrick McAvena
Edwa Cutter
Charles K. C
Needham
Bridg Clary
Bridget Cleary
Willi Lynch
Joanna Lynch
Oston
Dover Street
Hanna Sullivan
Hannah Mahondry
Jeremiah J. Sullivan
Francis P. Murphy
Counsellers At Law
Tremont Building
Appointment of administrator for the estate of Edward Cutter
Notice states Charles K. C., administrator, has taken on the estate of Edward Cutter, late of Boston, Suffolk County, intestate. Creditors and debtors are advised to present claims and settle debts at Needham, Massachusetts, on February 11, 1897.
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Mrs. Chaping
Division 5
Patrick Murphy
East Cambridge
James Tierney
Division 10
Roxbury
Charles D. Nichols
Washington Street
Frank Vaughn
Conant Street
Richard Barry
Longwood Avenue
Free Mason
Beecham
Rev. A. & Gumbart
Dudley Street
BJ. V. Huiginn
Shipping News
Galileo
Worth
Furness
Withy & Co
William Johnston & Co
Ardanchor
Davey
Progreso
Mexico
Smith
Yarmouth
N. S
John G. Hall & Co
Fairfax
March
Baltimore
Norfolk
A. M. Graham
Maverick
Rubelli
Hiladelphia
O. Co
H. F. Dimpock
Bearse
H. M. Whitney
Portland
Deering
City of
Richards
P. R
L. W. & P. Armstrong
Coverdale
Sadie Whitcutt
Brown
Pensacola
May O'Neill
Watts
Savannah
Alfred Brabrook
Garland
James D. Dowell
Chatfield
Samuel
Thorp
Pierce
Maynard Sumner
Dobbin
George W. Jewett
Vantier
Elizabethport
Cathle C. Berry
Gayton
Port Johnson
Rebecca W. Huddell
Tower
Stephen Bennett
Glass
Guttenberg
N. J
Idaho
Hall
Hume
Gray
Rockland
S. W
Cyprus
Antwerp
Comal
Frostburg
Missellaneous Stock Exchange
Belden
van Choate
Emer
Onversation
Hallock Medical Institute
Court St
Tolman
DR. Beli
Cazenove St
Columbus Ave
Warren Line
Liverpool
Kansas
Michigan
Sagamore Sengers
Mareh
Pas
John Farley & Sons
State St
Fitchburg Docks
Charlestown
Warren & CO
Milk Street
American Line
Southampton
St. Pau
Havre
Paris
Low Rates International Navigation CO
Bowling Green
L. H. Palmer
Old State House
Cunard Line
Queenstown
Alexander Martin
Leyland Line
Europe
F. O. Houghton & CO
Merchants & Miners Transportation Co
Newport News
Providence
Provo Baltimore
Tenn. & Ga
W._P. TURNER
J. Whitney
Traffic
U. Nce
Theo. C. Hurd
Boston and Philadelphia Steamship Line
Phila
Charleston
Wilmington
F. P. Wing
Central Wharf
E. B. Sampson
State
Wiske
Avainn
S & Sw
New England & Savannah 8. S. Co
Lewis Wharf
P. m. Ocear’ Steamship Company
New Pier
North River
Washington St
Richardson & Bar
Atlantic Ave
International Steamship Go
Eastport
Lubec
Calais
St. John
Waritime
B. Waldron
Genes 'Eens
Theo, Churd
County of
Jos
A. Willard
Wellington Wells
Fanny L. Stanton
Rye
Rockingham
New Hampshire
Mary L. Barrett
Fannie Plaisted
John T. Wheelwright
Ghorgh I
Roscoe M. Plaisted
Psquire
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